Using health belief model to assess the determinants of HIV/AIDS prevention behavior among university students in Central, Tanzania: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: The adolescent and youth population is at high risk of contracting HIV infection. Little is known in Tanzania regarding the application of Health Belief Model (HBM) in identifying the factors that influence HIV prevention behaviors within this group. This study aims to use the Health Belief Model to assess the determinants of HIV/AIDS prevention behavior among University students in central Tanzania. The analytical cross-sectional study design was conducted among undergraduate students at the University of Dodoma and St. John University in Tanzania, from 15th June 2024 to 15th July 2024. The multiple sampling techniques were employed to select 310 study participants. A structured questionnaire adapted from previous studies was used to collect data from study participants. The determinants

SUBMITTER: Seif SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11864508 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature